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Re:Pre-built solar homes could make renewable energy almost ... by Tharkun on Sunday September 29, 2019 @01:36PM (#21108385)
That's fine when you live in a house. Not so relevant when you live 20 storeys up. I feel like way too much time and effort goes into improving single family houses, as opposed to larger multi-family buildings. They could be built to be much more efficient and just as comfortable. But alas.
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Re:Pre-built solar homes could make renewable energy almost ... by Scoundreller on Monday September 30, 2019 @11:13AM (#21116188)
One problem is that fire prevention and safety has trumped energy efficiency.

Can I open my window more than 4” no, someone could fall out.

Can we prop our doors open to get a draft? No.

The reduced external surface area to volume ratio really improves efficiency though.

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